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  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Are You Leaving Are Staying

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 13, 2018
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    Life and death we show the loe of God

    ARE YOU LEAVING OR STAYING Paul had a hard time deciding which was better. Go to Heaven are and work for the Lord. It would be much easer to go to Heaven All his problems would be over. No more headaches are heartaches. He thought it better to be able to witness and win others. Philippians 1: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Brevity Of Life

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 11, 2024
     | 2,002 views

    How to come to grips with the issues of life and death.

    The Brevity of Life 1 Peter 1:24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: 25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. Peter is obviously ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 28, 2024
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    Easter is about the hope of Jesus defeating death.

    The Empty Tomb Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Peter 1:3-4 March 31, 2024 Have you ever been in a cavern or tunnel or some room where you can hear your voice echo? It’s kind of cool to hear the reverb in your voice. To hear your voice echoing, continuing for more than a quick second. Keep that in mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Overcomes Fear

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 22, 2023
     | 1,132 views

    Easter helps us overcome fear of death..

    Matthew 28:1-10 Easter overcomes Fear 1. Fears is something we all have • Many people have intense fears of spiders snakes infects • Fear of closed spaces. That’s another common fear, called claustrophobia. People with this fear find it unbearable to be inside small spaces such as elevators, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Plain Brown Wrapper

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2025
     | 205 views

    The death of our egos showcases the life of Christ.

    Under the central dome of the great basilica of St. Marks in Venice is a treasure called the Pala d’Oro, a masterpiece of medieval goldsmithing, ten feet long and almost five feet tall. It has eighty enamel plaques on it, many looted from Constantinople after the 4th Crusade. They illustrate scenes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Eternity What Happens Next? Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 15, 2016
     | 6,446 views

    What happens after death? Where will you end up? Can we choose our eternal destination?

    Eternity; what happens next? John 14:1-2 King James Version (KJV) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Luke 23:33-43 New International Version ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Planning Your Departure

    Contributed by John Perry on Jul 24, 2011
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    A young man who was dropped into the Alaskan wilderness with supplies, film, firearms & ammunition to photograph the wilderness forgot one important detail of his trip ....

    Bunbury Wed pm 20/07/11 “Planning your departure” Intro: *** A young man set out on the adventure of a lifetime & tragically became stranded & died in the harsh conditions of the Alaskan wilderness. His adventure began in the spring of 1981, when he was flown into the desolate north ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Great Christian Hope

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
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    2nd Coming - our hope! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 13-18. Ill: Years ago an S-4 submarine was rammed by a ship off the coast of Massachusetts. • It sank immediately. • The entire crew was trapped in a prison house of death. • Every effort was made to rescue the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Choices--King Herod Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2010
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     | 8,668 views

    In today's lesson we wrestle with what it means to repent and believe, as we examine King Herod's refusal to do so.

    Scripture What is it that determines the choices we make? Is it our consciences? I ask this because my conscience is currently being pricked by advertisements I see in some magazines that promised me washboard abs within three months. Well, it’s three months later and I still don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Search For Life’s Meaning Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
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     | 12,070 views

    from a series about the life of Solomon. An examination of the book of Eccelesiastes, to conclude the series, and to see what Solomon concluded near the end of his recorded life.

    Ecclesiastes 12:13 Intro: Ecclesiastes 12:13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. If you were to read those words at the end of a book, you might say, “Well, here it is. Here’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Adam - The First And The Last

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,429 views

    Adam, as founder of the human race sinned, bringing death to himself and posterity, but the apostle Paul argues that Christ, the LastAdam, brought life through his death on the Cross.

    ADAM - THE FIRST AND THE LAST When our Lord walked this earth, the Jews of his day had a special reverence for two of their founding fathers - Abraham and Moses. Their importance in God’s revelation of himself and their significance in the story of his plan of salvation for mankind is seen in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Love Won’t Let Go

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 15, 2025
     | 151 views

    Jesus’ steadfast love triumphs over betrayal, denial, and death.

    Introduction: A Dark Night… Matthew’s Gospel drops us into a night that feels like midnight at noon. Jesus has finished His prayer in Gethsemane. The fragrance of crushed olives still hangs in the air when torches flare through the trees. Here comes Judas—one of the Twelve—leading a mob with ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    The Gift Of Grace

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 11, 2021
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     | 3,225 views

    Have you peered intently into the gift of grace and if you have how will this amazing gift this Christmas transform not only your life but those living near you?

    The Gift of Grace 1 Peter 1:10-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 I remember when I was a small boy how much I looked forward to Christmas morning! I shared a room with one of my brothers and either myself or both of us would plan on visiting the tree while everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rescued By The Cross

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 10, 2023
     | 2,047 views

    That is our message for today - that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is a rescue mission.

    Rescued By The Cross Colossians 1:13-20 Introduction "Throw Out the Lifeline" is a great old hymn composed by Edward Smith Ufford, a Baptist minister who served in Maine and Massachusetts. In 1888 Ufford was visiting Point Allerton, near Boston. While there, he visited a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Heaven And Earth Speak

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,732 views

    Everyone can attest to the fact that our weather seems to be changing and as a result we are experiencing unparalleled disasters of near Biblical proportions or are they in fact just that; Biblical?

    Heaven and Earth Speak Luke 21:5-27 NIV Signs of the End of the Age 5Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, 6"As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed